Courts and Crime
Scammers exploit Tasmanians with fake winning scratch cards
Police are warning of a resurfaced scratch card scam targeting unsuspecting victims
Thu Oct 10, 2024 - 11:32amCourts and Crime
Wildlife
Pair fined $40k for illegally clearing threatened melaleuca, eucalyptus forests
An extensive investigation uncovered unlawful clearing of approximately 24 hectares of land
Thu Oct 10, 2024 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Arrest made after high-speed wrong-way driver causes chaos on highway
The 32-year-old allegedly evaded police and drove dangerously in oncoming traffic
Wed Oct 9, 2024 - 9:45pm
Courts and Crime
Catholic teacher charged with child exploitation material offences
Police executed search warrants at a Riverside home, leading to the arrest of a man
Wed Oct 9, 2024 - 9:20pm
Courts and Crime
Man caught with drugs stashed inside Kinder Surprise egg
The 45-year-old man will spend months behind bars
Wed Oct 9, 2024 - 5:00am
Courts and Crime
Man charged with allegedly possessing child abuse material
The man will face Launceston Magistrates Court today
Wed Oct 9, 2024 - 5:00am
Road Incidents
Multiple crashes caused by alleged drink driver in Launceston
The man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months
Tue Oct 8, 2024 - 11:46am
Road Incidents
Unregistered trail bike seized after drunken escape attempt
The rider was caught after speeding away from police while four times the limit
Tue Oct 8, 2024 - 12:05am
Courts and Crime
Worker fined $20,000 for running over person with excavator
The incident was investigated by WorkSafe Tasmania due to serious safety violations
Mon Oct 7, 2024 - 1:29pm
Road Incidents
Teenage boy caught racing down Southern Outlet at 160km/h, police say
A 17-year-old boy was charged with reckless driving after racing at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone
Mon Oct 7, 2024 - 11:28am